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Horton CofE VA Primary School
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Horton CofE VA Primary School
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- Horton BS37 6QP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff focus on teaching early reading skills from the moment children enter the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed and excites the children.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure that pupils can successfully apply and link their knowledge across relevant subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievement is strengthening, most notably in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind are identified quickly and given the extra support they need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons and at social times is of a high standard.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leader for SEND has the expertise to provide guidance to staff, enabling them to support pupils who need additional help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that they are kept safe and believe bullying does not exist in their school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have a strong focus on ensuring pupils鈥� emotional and mental health is a high priority.
Parent Feedback: All parents and carers who responded to the online survey would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: There are strong relationships between home and school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of clubs, including archery, creative writing, and music.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers read to pupils every day, which supports their understanding across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The recent implementation of a new phonics programme is having a positive effect.
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Horton CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 51 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Horton Church of England Primary School shall uphold and strengthen its religious identity in conformity with Church of England doctrine. In collaboration with the larger school community, we aim to deliver a top-notch education that is based on Christian doctrine and practise. It supports the understanding of the purpose and importance of faith and advances Christian virtues like kindness, forbearance, and integrity. We work hard to foster respect for one another and the larger world as a school community. In order to prepare our young people for the rigours of life, we work to build their resilience and independence. As we work to guarantee that children reach their full potential, the happiness of the children is at the centre of everything we do.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 53.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.37% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 24 | 57.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 10.61% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% 24 | 56.65% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.68% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.94% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.68% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horton CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
